Congratulating the Cabell Midland High School Show Choir, Rhythm in
Red, for winning the 2013 West Virginia Music Educators
Association State Show Choir Championship.

Whereas, Over the decades, high school glee clubs have evolved
into sophisticated show choirs featuring both song and
choreographed dance numbers, and the competition is fierce among
these talented and dedicated choirs; and

Whereas, This talent and dedication is evident in Rhythm in
Red, Cabell Midland High School’s show choir, which was formed in
the fall of 2003; and

Whereas, Extraordinary talent is a common element in the
members of Cabell Midland’s Rhythm in Red Show Choir; and

Whereas, On March 23, 2013, the young men and women of Cabell
Midland’s Rhythm in Red Show Choir took their skills and dedication
to the West Virginia Music Educators Association State Show Choir
Competition; and

Whereas, Cabell Midland’s Show Choir, Rhythm in Red, performed
at the West Virginia Music Educators Association State Show Choir
Competition, winning Grand Champion of Large Mixed Group, as well
as Best Choral Sound, Best Show Design and Outstanding
Choreography; and

Whereas, On March 25, 2013, Cabell Midland’s Show Choir,
Rhythm in Red, appeared on the national Show Choir Ranking System
as the 21st best high school show choir in the United States; and

Whereas, Cabell Midland’s Show Choir, Rhythm in Red, is the
only nationally ranked show choir from the Great State of West
Virginia; and

Whereas, Under the astute leadership of their director, Leslie
Riedel, these singers and dancers have brought joy to the many
people who have had the opportunity to witness their performances;
therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby congratulates the Cabell Midland High
School Show Choir, Rhythm in Red, for winning the 2013 West
Virginia Music Educators Association State Show Choir Championship;
and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate applauds the extraordinary
talents of Cabell Midland’s Rhythm in Red Show Choir Director,
Leslie Riedel, and the young men and women of the Cabell Midland
High School Show Choir; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the Cabell Midland High School’s Show
Choir.